POLICE are continuing to appeal for information after a woman died in a crash on the M62 on Friday night.
As reported at the weekend, the incident happened on the motorway's Manchester-bound stretch between junction 7 at Rainhill and junction 8 at Burtonwood.
At about 11.35pm, it was reported that an Audi car had collided with the central reservation and there was a subsequent collision with a BMW.
The 35-year-old woman driver of the Audi was treated by paramedics at the scene but she died as a result of her injuries.
Witness appeal
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
In a statement on Saturday, Sgt Ian Laycock, from the Roads Policing Unit, said: "An investigation is ongoing after a woman sadly died following a collision on the M62.
"The next of kin of the driver have been informed and are being supported by specialist Family Liaison Officers.
"We would ask any drivers in the area who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage of the incident, to come forward.
"Any footage, or information, could be vital in establishing what happened."
Anyone with information can call police on 0151 777 5747 or provide information via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’, with reference 1227 of September 24.
You can also call contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.
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